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Wafer vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wafer and Naan

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Naan is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 34% higher.
  • Wafer contains 3 times more Folate than Naan. Wafer contains 47µg of Folate, while Naan contains 16µg.
  • Naan contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Wafer
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Naan
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more IronIron +131.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +193%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Wafer
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Naan
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Naan
2
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more FatsFats +111.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +675.6%
~equal in Other ~1.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Naan
1
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Naan
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Naan Opinion
Calories 433kcal 286kcal Wafer
Protein 6.6g 10.2g Naan
Fats 14.2g 6.7g Wafer
Net carbs 69.3g 41.41g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 46.21g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 1mg Naan
Magnesium 53mg 68mg Naan
Calcium 31mg 59mg Naan
Potassium 210mg 185mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 1.73mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 3.4g Naan
Fiber 3.4g 4.8g Naan
Copper 0.463mg 0.158mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 1.24mg Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Phosphorus 132mg 188mg Naan
Sodium 580mg 467mg Naan
Vitamin A 10IU 6IU Wafer
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 0.696mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 5.7µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.176mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.18mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.128mg Naan
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.3µg Naan
Folate 47µg 16µg Wafer
Choline 14.3mg 10.1mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 1.946g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.258g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Naan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Wafer
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.